Latest update: 16/03/2010

Katanga's forgotten people

Like many mixed-race children in Congo, they were born of a Japanese father who came to work in the mines of Katanga in south-east of the country. Today, they accuse their fathers of wanting to kill them so as not to leave behind any traces when they returned to Japan. FRANCE 24 met these men and women seeking the recognition that has always been denied them.

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25/05/2012 - REPORTERS

Egypt has just held the first free and democratic presidential election of its history. The run-off will take place mid-June. Since the fall of Mubarak, the country has been run by the military, the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces. France 24 went to meet Egyptian voters.

18/05/2012 - REPORTERS

EXCLUSIVE - Sudan: The Blue Nile’s Forgotten Rebellion

Since September, war has been raging between the Sudanese Revolutionary Front and the Sudanese Armed Forces in the Blue Nile State. FRANCE 24's James André, Chady Chlela and Stéphanie Braquehais went to the frontline with the rebels.

11/05/2012 - REPORTERS

No more 'Made in China'?

They’re the worker bees of China’s labour market – the four million poorly paid men and women who drive Guangdong’s massive textile industry. But now they’re demanding higher pay and better conditions, and in response companies are relocating to countries where labour is even cheaper – like Vietnam, Cambodia and Bangladesh. "Made in China" is a worldwide brand, but are we now witnessing the beginning of its end?

04/05/2012 - REPORTERS

Greece's makeshift economy

With wages slashed, companies going bankrupt and mass unemployment, Greece has borne the full brunt of the economic crisis. Like Yannis, everyone has to find a way to feed their family. Throughout the country, hustles, scams and under-the counter payments are fuelling a black economy in which anything goes.

27/04/2012 - REPORTERS

Black gold brings hope to French Guiana

French Guiana, an overseas department bordering Brazil, is one of France's poorest regions, where unemployment is at a record level. But with oil being discovered, locals are starting to hope for a better life. Will they benefit from the black gold?

Comments (7)

redifusion

by Anonyme - 30/03/2010 - 16:28

je n'ai pas suivi ce document.je suis interessé par le document et j'aimerai entrer en contact avec les reporters du doc.Que faut-il faire?

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Japan-Congo relationship was

by Anonyme - 29/03/2010 - 17:20

Japan-Congo relationship was made at night.

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thanks so much

by Anonyme - 24/03/2010 - 19:03

thanks so much

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katanga japanis children

by Anonyme - 21/03/2010 - 15:21

The japanis govt don't have to ponish this men they were afraid duo to the law what happen was act of nature but the killings of the babies was horrible,japanis govt shoud take reponsibility and pay those families ASAP.

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comment.

by Anonyme - 19/03/2010 - 02:12

We needs to know the measures taken by the congolese governement about the single chinese in the country.

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